Updated 21 September 2026 · 97 new leads in the last 30 days
Construction Leads in Barking and Dagenham
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Data sourced from Barking and Dagenham Council planning records and kept up to date.
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£95,232
Average Project Value
12
High Value Projects
Over £100k
Extensions
Most Common Project
Construction Trends in Barking and Dagenham
Much of Dagenham sits on the Becontree estate, one of the largest housing estates ever built in England, and its rows of near-identical 1930s semis and terraces generate a constant stream of loft conversions and rear extensions as owners look to add space the original layout never allowed. Barking town centre has an older mix of Victorian and interwar terraces where side returns and rear additions are common, while the newer riverside development at Barking Riverside is bringing through a separate wave of new-build and infrastructure-related work.
Project Type Breakdown
Here is a breakdown of recent planning applications across Barking and Dagenham by project type, showing where the work is currently concentrated.
In Barking and Dagenham, Extensions account for the majority of planning applications (86 of 112 in the last 30 days), with Garden Rooms also showing consistent demand alongside Loft Conversions.
Most Active Architects and Planning Consultants in Barking and Dagenham
The architects and planning consultants submitting the most construction-related applications in Barking and Dagenham, based on recent planning records.
- 1Stylish Interiors & Architecture
- 2Cityscape PTA
- 3TOWN AND COUNTY VALUERS AND SURVEYORS LTD
Project Value Insights
Splitting Barking and Dagenham applications by rough budget makes it easier to see which ones are worth chasing first.
- £25k – £50kGarage conversions, small rear extensions, and internal reconfigurations
- £50k – £100kStandard loft conversions and single-storey rear extensions
- £100k – £250kSide return extensions, larger rear additions, and full refurbishments
- £250k+New-build plots and larger-scale renovation or conversion schemes
The bigger budgets tend to appear around Barking town centre and the Barking Riverside development, where regeneration and newer housing stock support larger project values.
Recent Planning Applications in Barking and Dagenham
Extensions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Demolition of outbuilding and construction of a single storey rear and side extension, with porch roof replacement. | Pending |
| Single Storey Front Extension | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Construction of a single storey front extension. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £100k–£250k | Construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension and hip-to-gable roof extension with dormer. | Pending |
| Wrap-Around Extension | Greater London | £250k–£1m | Demolition of conservatory and construction of front and side extension, part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension. | Pending |
| Rear Extension | 189 Oval Road North, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM10 9ES | £50k–£100k | Construction of a first floor rear extension. | Pending |
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Demolition of outbuilding and construction of a single storey rear and side extension, with porch roof replacement.
Single Storey Front Extension
Greater London
Construction of a single storey front extension.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension and hip-to-gable roof extension with dormer.
Wrap-Around Extension
Greater London
Demolition of conservatory and construction of front and side extension, part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension.
Rear Extension
189 Oval Road North, Dagenham, Barking And Dagenham, RM10 9ES
Construction of a first floor rear extension.
Loft Conversions
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for lawful development certificate for hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for a lawful development certificate for a hip-to-gable roof extension with a rear dormer. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for a hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion. | Pending |
| Loft Conversion | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Proposed lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with two front rooflights and a Juliette balcony to convert roof space to habitable accommodation. | Pending |
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for lawful development certificate for hip-to-gable roof extension and rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for a lawful development certificate for a hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for a lawful development certificate for a hip-to-gable roof extension with a rear dormer.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Application for a proposed lawful development certificate for a hip-to-gable roof extension with rear dormer and front rooflights to facilitate loft conversion.
Loft Conversion
Greater London
Proposed lawful development certificate for a rear dormer extension with two front rooflights and a Juliette balcony to convert roof space to habitable accommodation.
Other Projects
| Project Type | Area | Est. Value | Description | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Construction of a single storey rear outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Application for a lawful development certificate for demolition of a conservatory and construction of a rear outbuilding. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Construction of a single storey rear outbuilding. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £50k–£100k | Conversion and internal alteration of an outbuilding to provide ancillary residential annex accommodation. | Pending |
| Garden Room | Greater London | £25k–£50k | Conversion of rear garage into an outbuilding for ancillary use. | Pending |
Garden Room
Greater London
Construction of a single storey rear outbuilding ancillary to the main dwelling.
Garden Room
Greater London
Application for a lawful development certificate for demolition of a conservatory and construction of a rear outbuilding.
Garden Room
Greater London
Construction of a single storey rear outbuilding.
Garden Room
Greater London
Conversion and internal alteration of an outbuilding to provide ancillary residential annex accommodation.
Garden Room
Greater London
Conversion of rear garage into an outbuilding for ancillary use.
Data sourced from Barking and Dagenham Council planning records and kept up to date.
Featured Projects
A snapshot of construction opportunities currently moving through the Barking and Dagenham planning system.
Demolition of existing outbuilding and construction of a single storey rear and side extension, replacement of the front porch roof and addition of a dual pitched roof above the ground floor window on the front elevation
£50k–£100kGreater London
Demolition of outbuilding and construction of a single storey rear and side extension, with porch roof replacement.
Construction of a single storey front extension
£25k–£50kGreater London
Construction of a single storey front extension.
Construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension, a hip-to-gable roof extension to accommodate a rear dormer extension including four roof lights to the front to facilitate conversion of roof space into habitable accommodation and...
£100k–£250kGreater London
Construction of a single storey rear and side infill extension and hip-to-gable roof extension with dormer.
Demolition of existing conservatory and canopy and construction of a single storey front and side extension, a part two- storey part single storey rear extension and a first floor side extension
£250k–£1mGreater London
Demolition of conservatory and construction of front and side extension, part two-storey and part single-storey rear extension.
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Planning Approval Times in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, most planning applications are decided within 10 weeks. Smaller projects like extensions tend to be approved more quickly, while larger developments can take longer.
Domestic vs Commercial Projects in Barking and Dagenham
In Barking and Dagenham, the vast majority (94%) of planning applications are domestic projects such as extensions and loft conversions. Commercial developments make up a smaller portion but can offer higher-value opportunities for larger contractors.
Demand for Building Work in Barking and Dagenham
A large share of homes here were originally council-built and sold on through Right to Buy, so many current owners are the first private occupiers and are extending or modernising a house that was never designed with their needs in mind. Property prices remain among the lowest in London, which makes a well-costed extension one of the more affordable ways to add real value, and improving transport links out to Chadwell Heath and Romford are only adding to that appeal.
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